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Introduced
12/17/2020
12/17/2020
In Committee
12/17/2020
12/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to repeal the limitations on multiple ownership of radio and television stations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission, to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from limiting common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020, would repeal the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) limitations on the number of radio and television stations that a person or entity can own. It would also prohibit the FCC from limiting the common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations. Additionally, the bill would provide a safe harbor from antitrust laws for news content creators to collectively negotiate with online content distributors regarding the terms of distributing their news content, as long as the negotiations meet certain criteria.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/17/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/5058/all-info | 12/19/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5058/BILLS-116s5058is.pdf | 01/15/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5058/BILLS-116s5058is.pdf.pdf | 01/15/2021 |
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